California Business and Professions Code

§ 485

BPC § 485 Effective Jan 1, 1998Div. 1.5 · Ch. 2

Statute text

Upon denial of an application for a license under this chapter or Section 496, the board shall do either of the following:

(a)File and serve a statement of issues in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

(b)Notify the applicant that the application is denied, stating (1) the reason for the denial, and (2) that the applicant has the right to a hearing under Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code if written request for hearing is made within 60 days after service of the notice of denial. Unless written request for hearing is made within the 60-day period, the applicant’s right to a hearing is deemed waived. Service of the notice of denial may be made in the manner authorized for service of summons in civil actions, or by registered mail addressed to the applicant at the latest address filed by the applicant in writing with the board in his or her application or otherwise. Service by mail is complete on the date of mailing.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 758, Sec. 2.3. Effective January 1, 1998.